DE LA SALLE JOHN BOSCO COLLEGE
Mangagoy, Bislig City
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Number of Module 1
Title Description Introduction
Number of Hours 4 hours
Weeks 1
Date April 19-23,2021
Topics:
1. Rizal Law
2. Qualities of a Hero
Objectives:
1. To understand the application of the law in real life situations.
2. To realize the importance of how the law was passed
3. and has undergone a difficult process.
4. To justify the qualities of Rizal as National Hero.
Introduction
Taking up Rizal course for credits, like reading Shakespeare to get by in
English courses, can be tiresome for the youth. If reading and discussing the text
about Rizal cannot be fun, then it will just be like a cold stone without elaboration.
To discuss about a hero is taking him as a person with flesh and blood not as a
deity or a supernatural being that is an object of reverence without understanding. To appreciate a hero
like Rizal, we must be able to learn more about him – not his acts but the thoughts behind his acts, his
reasons, his experiences and his works that are relevant to our time and place. We should study Rizal as a
person – his intelligence, courage, compassion nationalism and also his weakness like being a womanizer,
violent, and short-tempered that complete him as a human being. When we realize that he is like us, then,
we can truly appreciate his being human and his great and exemplary deeds are word emulating
Discussion
Definition of a hero:
According to the dictionary:
A hero is a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities and regarded as an ideal or
model.
The central figure in an event, period or movement, honored for outstanding qualities.
He /She is someone who shows great courage in an important event.
A hero is a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities and regarded as an ideal or
model.
The central figure in an event, period or movement, honored for outstanding qualities.
He /She is someone who shows great courage in an important event.
According to Dr. Esteban de Ocampo, a known Filipino historian, as stated in his book about Rizal that: “ a
hero means a prominent or central personage taking an admirable part in any remarkable action or
event; a person of distinguished valor or enterprise in danger, or fortitude in suffering; and a man
honored after death by public worship because of exceptional service to mankind.”
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Who will set the criteria for the recognition of the national hero?
No law, executive order or proclamation has been enacted or issued officially proclaiming any Filipino
historical figure as a national hero. However, because of their significant roles in the process of nation
building and contributions to history, there were laws enacted and proclamations issued honoring these
heroes.
But according to historians, heroes, should not be legislated. Their appreciation should be better left to
academics. Acclamation for heroes, they felt, would be recognition enough.
Executive Order No.75 “National Heroes Committee”
Issued by President Fidel V. Ramon on March 28, 1993 creating the National Heroes Committee
under the Office of the President. The principal duty of the Committee is to study, evaluate and
recommend Filipino national personages/heroes in due recognition of their sterling character and
remarkable achievements for the country.
The Technical Committee of the National Heroes Committee had a meeting on June 3, 1993 in Manila and
adopted the following criteria:
1. Heroes are those who have a concept of nation and thereafter aspire and struggle for the nation’s
freedom.
2. Heroes are those who define and contribute to a system or life of freedom and order for a nation.
3. Heroes are those who contribute to the quality of life and destiny of a nation.
In another round-table discussion held on November 15, 1995, the NHC Technical Committee further
adopted the criteria submitted by Dr. Alfredo Lagmay, as follows:
1. A hero is part of the people's expression, but that process of a people's internalization of a
hero's life and works takes time, with the youth forming part of that internalization.
2. A hero thinks of the future, especially the future generations.
3. The choice of hero involves not only the recounting of an episode or events in history, but of
the entire process that made this particular person a hero
On November 15, 1995 , the Technical Committee after deliberation and careful study based on Dr.
Onofre D. Corpuz’ and Dr. Alfredo Lagmay’s criteria selected the following nine Filipino historical figures
to be recommended as National Heroes:
a. Jose Rizal
b. Marcelo H. del Pilar
c. Andres Bonifacio
d. Sultan Dipatuan Kudarat
e. Emilio Aguinaldo
f. Juan Luna
g. Apolinario Mabini
h. Gabriela Silang
i. Melchora Aquino
What makes a person a hero then?
A person to be considered a hero must have his works relevant to our time and place. To be able to
appreciate that person a hero, we must learn more about him – not merely his acts, his reasons, the
situations he found himself in, and his motivations.
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To study Rizal, do not treat him like god, as he becomes unattainable and his accomplishments
inhuman, but study Rizal deeper. You see him as he truly was- compassionate, nationalistic, intelligent,
courageous, short-tempered, womanizer, gambler, violent and sometimes rash. When we realize that he
is like us, that his deeds are not impossible to imitate, we will realize his humanity and that we will be
truly inspired by his heroism.
Laws Honoring/ Commemorating Filipino Historical Figures- for [Link]
a. Decree of December 20, 1898, issued by General Emilio Aguinaldo, declared December 30 of every
year a day of national mourning in honor of Dr. Jose Rizal and other victims of the Philippine
Revolution.
b. Act No. 137, which organized the politico-military district of Morong into the Province of Rizal,
was the first official step taken by the Taft Commission to honor our greatest hero and martyr.
What is the Rizal Law or R.A.1425?
An Act to include in the Curricula of All Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities
courses on the Life Works and Writings of JOSE RIZAL, particularly his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL
FILIBUSTERISMO.
SEC.1: Courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, shall be included in the curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or private;
Provided, That in the collegiate courses, the original or unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and
El Filibusterismo or their English translations shall be used as basic texts.
SEC.2: It shall be obligatory on all schools, colleges and universities to keep in their libraries an adequate
number of copies of the original and expurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, as
well as Rizal’s other works and biography. The said unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo or their translations in English as well as other writings of Rizal shall be included in the
list of approved books for required reading in all public or private schools, colleges and universities.
SEC.3: The Board of National education shall cause the translation of the Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo, as well as other writings of Jose Rizal into English, Tagalog and the principal Philippine
dialects; cause them to be printed in cheap, popular editions; and cause them to be distributed, free of
charge, to persons desiring to read them, through the Purok organizations and the Barrio Councils
throughout the country.
Patriotic Objectives of the Rizal Law
To recognize the relevance of Rizal’s ideals, thoughts, teachings, and life values to present
conditions in the community and the country and apply them in the solution of day-to-day
situations and problems of contemporary life.
To develop an understanding and appreciation of the qualities, behavior, and character of Rizal as
well as his thoughts and ideas, and thus foster the development of moral character, personal
discipline, citizenship and vocational efficiency.
To comply with the patriotic objectives of the Rizal Law given by the late Senator Jose P. Laurel.
Senator Jose P. Laurel said…
“Rizal was the founder of the Filipino nationality. He was the architect of the Filipino nation…I dare say
that we cannot know him without knowing and imbibing the great principles and ideals for which he
stood and died. Rizal believed that as we should that we teach the young men and the young women, the
boys and girls in all schools that virtue is the only foundation of national greatness. By approving this
measure… It is hoped that the future generations and the generations after us by reading the life,
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teachings, courage, and determination in order that we may continue forward our never-ending
pilgrimage to a full, greater and more abundant life.”
Rizal, as an example of SACRIFICE
He preferred to work through peaceful means of reforms to seek equality for his people under
Spanish laws (He could have enjoyed the fruits of his family’s abundance and rubbed elbows with
the Spanish officials and the “illustrados”.
He spent his life abroad in hunger and poverty.
He missed the company of his parents, brothers and sisters who have been persecuted by the
Spanish government.
When he returned home, he no longer held his life in his hands.
Rizal, His Ideas: A Reply to the Challenges of the Millenium
His social and civic virtues - embodied in his noblest aspirations for his country and his people.
by consciously and clear-headedly accepting the ultimate sacrifice of DEATH.
His field of action that lays in the strife of politics and power, but were not in his inclinations .
He shouldered his political burden solely in the cause of duty.
A circumstance rendering him one of the figures rare in human affairs A revolutionary
without hatred.
A leader without worldly ambition.
He exemplified the virtues of honesty, personal integrity, civic responsibility, social values of
peace, justice, family, solidarity civic responsibility, patriotism and national dignity for his
people, survive and endure in this new millennium.
In this millennium . The very values and virtues(human honor and dignity, freedom and independence,
desire for mutual respect, and material well-being) embodied in the spirit of RIZALISM will form the core
of humanity’s aspirations despite adjustments that must be accommodated by the new reality of evolved
technology and scientific advances far superior than the knowledge of the previous millennium
Rizal, a Modern-Day Hero as compared to a Victorian hero
Victorian hero – one who is usually a dashing oriental knight in shining armor, prudent, dashing, cool
under pressure. A Modern-day Hero…
Rizal conquered his inferiorities
He responded to the challenge of conquering himself
He was able to accept great responsibility
He gave his own life for his country
From a weak and frail child, Jose Rizal rose to become one of the tallest men in history.
Summary
The hero is an expression of people’s acceptance of his/her contribution to the development of the
nation. It is not just a popular belief but the consistent recognition and 6 acknowledgment not only of his
contemporaries but also the next generation. Dr. Rizal is truly a hero exceptional in his ideas, works and
decisions.
Activities
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Instructions
Let`s Work On This
Answer the following questions as precisely yet as thoroughly as possible.
1. Why Jose Rizal is the National Hero?
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2. Why is art not nature?
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Areas of 4 3 2 1
Assessment
Ideas Presents ideas in an Presents ideas in a Ideas are too general Ideas are vague or
original manner consistent manner unclear
Organization Strong and organized Organized Some organization; No organization;
beg/mid/end beg/mid/end attempt at a lack beg/mid/end
beg/mid/end
Understanding Writing shows strong Writing shows a clear Writing shows Writing shows
understanding understanding adequate little
understanding understanding
Word Choice Sophisticated use of Nouns and verbs Needs more nouns Little or no use of
nouns and verbs make make essay and verbs nouns and verbs
the essay very informative
informative
Sentence Sentence structure Sentence structure is Sentence structure is No sense of
Structure enhances meaning; flows evident; sentences limited; sentences sentence structure
throughout the piece mostly flow need to flow or flow
Mechanics Few (if any) errors Few errors Several errors Numerous errors
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Resources
Book
VII. References:
Agoncillo, T. A.(1956). The revolt of the masses: The study of Bonifacio and Katipunan. Quezon City:UP
Press.
Pasigui, R.E and Cabalu, D.H. (2006). Jose Rizal: The man the hero (An anthology of legacies and
controversies). Quezon City:C.&E Publishing, Inc.
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Capino, D. et al. (2005). Rizal’s life, works and writings: Their impact on our national identity. Quezon
City: Bookman, Inc.
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